MORESQUE
REGINA

2016

PERFUMER
Andrea Thero Casotti

Bergamot
Ylang-Ylang

aquatic notes
Jasmine

Patchouli
Vetiver
Amber
Sandalwood
Vanilla
musk

Moresque is one of the most underrated houses to me and Regina might be one of their most underrated fragrances.

Regina is as beautiful as its gold-adorned outside. I’m notoriously bad with aquatic notes, but the sea-breeze vibe from Regina is done perfectly. It might be my favorite rendition of that style of scent; picture an ever so slightly salty breeze, some watery texture, some sun-tan lotion.

What Regina adds is a good dose of fresh, bright and easy to wear jasmine, a hint of green when smelled up close and a sweeter drydown. A prominent vanilla takes over the latter part of the wear and adds more warmth. If I had one complaint, it would be that it grows too vanilla, too quickly, making it a tad more generic. But it’s a beautiful fragrance from start to finish.